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The thug, face full of ferocity, lunged with the dagger. A somewhat panicked Old Fang wanted to retreat but it was too late. Just as it seemed Old Fang would be fatally wounded, Gao Xuan suddenly delivered a whip kick right to the thug's face.

Gao Xuan's body had been trained in martial arts for twenty years and was once a top-tier fighter nationwide. Even though he had been drinking for ten years and hadn't seriously trained, the strong muscles and bones from his earlier years still remained, as did his fundamental skills.

Not to mention Gao Xuan's extraordinary Spiritual Power, which allowed him to perfectly control his body.

This kick was truly like an iron whip, instantly knocking the thug unconscious. He couldn't even react, his head snapped sideways as he collapsed stiffly onto the table.

Bottles and dishes were crushed under him, shattering into who knows how many pieces with a crash.

The other thugs who were about to join in the fight were terrified, staring at Gao Xuan in shock and unsure of what to do.

Old Fang swallowed hard, at a loss for words. The girls standing around, after recovering from their shock, all looked at Gao Xuan with faces full of excitement.

At this age, coming out to mix in the nightlife scene, there were no innocent doves. They all saw Gao Xuan display his Divine Power, and amidst the unexpectedness, there was some surprise.

After all, Gao Xuan usually appeared lazy, like a drunken bum. If it weren't for Yao Min having his back, he would've been fired by the boss long ago.

Turns out this old guy wasn't just bragging; he actually had some skills.

The most excited, of course, was Little Peach, who went up to Gao Xuan and said, "Old Gao, you're something, badass..."

Gao Xuan gave Little Peach a look, signaling her to stop jumping around. He then told the thugs, "Carry your man out of here, the farther the better."

The thugs woke from their daze, hurriedly picking up their unconscious comrade and hastily left.

Old Fang, recovering from his fright, finally remembered to thank Gao Xuan, "Old Gao, thank you."

Gao Xuan waved his hand, indicating it was nothing.

The bar was very large, with deafening music filling the air. Most people were immersed in the atmosphere, and no one noticed the small conflict at the booth.

By the time Yao Min arrived, the waiters had already cleaned up the table, leaving no trace of the conflict.

After scolding Little Peach fiercely, Yao Min chased away the young girls and boys. She then scolded Gao Xuan, "You're not young anymore, yet you still play the hero and fight. That kid had a knife; if he stabbed you, whose fault would that be?"

Old Fang hurriedly explained on the side, "Sister Min, that kid was trying to stab me with the knife. Old Gao acted to save me, he saved my life this time."

Although Old Fang was older, as just a security guard scraping by, his status was far below Yao Min, so he had to call her Sister Min.

Yao Min nodded, "We'll let it go this time. Old Fang, you're not young either; next time don't mess around with these things. It's troublesome, even if nothing happens to you, if something happens to a customer, it's hard to deal with..."

"Yes, yes, yes..." Old Fang, being reprimanded, didn't have a temper and hastily agreed.

"You go get busy now."

Yao Min dismissed Old Fang, then said to Gao Xuan, "Nowadays thugs have no sense; why bother fighting them? Killing them would be even more trouble."

"You're right. But the situation was urgent; if I didn't act, Old Fang would've been in trouble."

Gao Xuan knew Yao Min was concerned for him, even if her words weren't so pleasant.

"Alright, just be careful."

Yao Min said, "Recently, a group of people appeared in the East District and started Dongxing Security Company, acting aggressively. I'll look into those kids..."

As she spoke, she pinched Gao Xuan's chest, "Old man, you can still fight, huh? After work, train with me."

"Once I start training, you'd wet yourself." Gao Xuan whispered.

Yao Min seemed to think of something, her face blushing, her almond eyes carrying a seductive look, "I'll wait for you."

Yao Min swayed her hips as she walked off, and Gao Xuan chuckled. Yao Min was the most flamboyant woman he knew, even with traces of world-weariness, yet she was so vividly real.

Gao Xuan was very interested in Yao Min, not because he liked her, but because such a real, ordinary life made him feel deeply.

From a young age, Gao Xuan was trained to be an assassin; he never judged others morally from a high ground.

He knew clearly that he wasn't qualified. From any angle, he wasn't a good person.

Because of his unparalleled handsomeness, his life in both existences was filled with beauties. His dramatic fate was of epic grandeur. He never had such a mundane, real-life experience.

According to the original owner's memory, Yao Min didn't have a terribly tragic fate; she did this job simply because she liked to have fun and because it was quick money.

Yao Min needed no sympathy; she was deeply immersed in her lifestyle, even somewhat enjoying it, not feeling any problem.

Similarly, there was no need to morally condemn her.

Yao Min was affectionate with relatives, loyal to friends. She even had much compassion. But this didn't stop her from being wild. It didn't stop her from fawning and flattering customers, nor from being shrewd and competent.

Yao Min had many sides, and these different sides were not contradictory but naturally blended together.

This world has no extraordinary power; everyone is an ordinary person. Such a world is more stable and more real.

Perhaps because he had just transformed from an insect to a human, he had many insights about the ordinary life in human society.

Compared to a life of fighting heaven and earth with a sword, Gao Xuan suddenly felt there was a unique charm to this kind of life.

Gao Xuan lazily returned to his original spot. Old Fang eagerly approached to offer a cigarette: "Old Gao, especially for you, the Hua cigarettes."

"Avoiding smoking and drinking, starting to maintain good health."

Gao Xuan declined to accept, experiencing life was good, but there was no need to smoke or drink. This body was nearly worn out; he needed to use it sparingly.

Old Fang thought Gao Xuan was just being polite; he generously stuffed a pack of cigarettes into Gao Xuan's back pocket. "Take it to smoke. Today you saved my life; what's a pack of cigarettes? I'll treat you to barbecue after work..."

Although Old Fang seemed a bit exaggerated, given his income, it was indeed generous. He usually lived frugally and even though he smoked, he never bought his own, always finding ways to bum a smoke.

A pack of cigarettes, Gao Xuan didn't want to go back and forth being polite. He said, "Then I won't be polite."

Old Fang was glad the cigarettes were successfully given away: "We're brothers; no need to be polite."

He sighed again: "Old Gao, your skills are really impressive. Just as powerful as in the past. Back then, when you dominated the national boxing scene, I admired you greatly..."

Gao Xuan smiled; he had known Old Fang for a few years and knew that this guy didn't like boxing, or sports events at all. His biggest hobby every day was watching female streamers without paying.

Old Fang's compliments were just to be listened to casually.

Not long after, Little Peach ran over again, still carrying two bottles of beer, "Old Gao, for you."

Gao Xuan casually accepted: "I really avoid alcohol, don't bring it to me."

"Avoiding alcohol, my foot. I don't believe you,"

Little Peach leaned over to Gao Xuan's ear, breathing a whisper into his ear: "You old rascal, you're so bad..."

She even pinched Gao Xuan's butt hard, "Not bad for an old man."

As Little Peach was leaving, she threw a flirtatious glance at Gao Xuan: "Old man, wait for me after work."

Old Fang was envious on the side; there were many beauties in the bar, and Little Peach was among the top beauties.

These girls seemed easy-going, but ordinary people couldn't get close. For someone like Old Fang, who was old, ugly, and poor, there was no chance.

Old Fang felt that Gao Xuan was in the same league as him, yet he could flirt with a young beauty like Little Peach; he was almost jealous.

The bar stayed open until three in the morning before most of the guests left.

Gao Xuan was just thinking about who to leave with when Little Peach had already changed her clothes and came over to find him.

Without Gao Xuan needing to say anything, Little Peach grabbed his hand and led him away: "Hurry up, hurry up, Old You's barbecue stall is closing soon..."

Little Peach anxiously rode her electric scooter, taking Gao Xuan on a two-kilometer dash, running two red lights along the way.

Watching Little Peach, who looked a bit drunk, driving like this, Gao Xuan felt a bit nervous.

He was just flesh and bones; if he really got hit by a car, he would be done for. Fortunately, there were no cars or people around late at night.

By the time they arrived at the barbecue stall, the owner was already packing up. At this time, there were almost no customers left.

Little Peach insisted that the owner grill some meat skewers, eggplant, and bread slices. Little Peach was pretty and spoke sweetly; the middle-aged greasy owner couldn't resist her. Immediately, he set the grill on fire for Little Peach.

Using two lunch boxes to pack the barbecue, Little Peach stuffed them into Gao Xuan's arms, "Keep them warm in your chest; they won't taste good if they cool down."

Gao Xuan wasn't too fond of barbecue; he just held it casually in his hand. With the other hand, he wrapped it around Little Peach's slender waist, finding the feeling quite nice.

Within a few minutes, Little Peach reached the entrance of her rented neighborhood. After Gao Xuan dismounted from the electric scooter, Little Peach took the barbecue from his hand, "I wanted to treat you to barbecue, but it's too late after work. Next time then."

Gao Xuan was a bit taken aback; did this girl invite him out in the middle of the night for this? If I had known, I'd have gone to find Yao Min.

"Look at you, like an old lecher, what else do you want to do?"

Little Peach pursed her lips and giggled: "I'm an innocent girl, I won't fool around with an old guy like you."

She seemed a bit guilty as she handed over a box of barbecue to Gao Xuan: "Take this back to eat, good night."

Little Peach waved goodbye to Gao Xuan, riding her electric scooter into the underground garage of the neighborhood, leaving Gao Xuan outside alone.

Gao Xuan looked at the box of barbecue in his hand and fell into thought, had he just been played by a girl?

It couldn't be said to be played; rather, he was still used to his own unmatched charm, not expecting that some girls just didn't want to sleep with him.

The night wind blew in his face, it was early autumn, and the evening breeze at this time was a bit chilly.

Gao Xuan thought for a moment, then took out his phone and called Yao Min: "Min, where are you? I'm coming to find you..."

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